Description
These baked black bean burgers with quinoa are high in fiber and plant protein, perfect for weeknight dinners and meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup dry quinoa
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs (or panko)
- 1/4 cup green bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/4 cup roasted red bell peppers, finely diced (optional)
- 1/2 jalapeno, minced (optional)
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 2 Tablespoons onion, finely minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 good dash (about 1/8 teaspoon) red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons olive oil or avocado oil
- Optional: 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Bring 1/4 cup quinoa and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan; reduce to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Roughly mash the drained black beans in a large bowl, leaving some whole for texture.
- Add the cooked quinoa, bread crumbs, diced peppers, minced jalapeno, garlic, onion, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, hot sauce, and egg to the mashed beans; mix until evenly combined.
- Form the mixture into 5 equal patties and place them on the prepared sheet.
- Brush each patty lightly with olive oil and bake for 10 minutes, then flip and bake another 8 to 10 minutes until edges are browned.
- Optionally, broil for 1 to 2 minutes after baking for a crisper exterior.
- Let patties rest for 3 minutes before serving.
Notes
Chill patties for 10 to 15 minutes before baking for better structure. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 70mg